Whether doing battle in court or working quietly behind the scenes, we
stand up to protect you and your rights and provide you with the support
and guidance you need.

Shaheen & Gordon founders, William H. Shaheen and Steven M. Gordon,
served together as the United States Attorney and Assistant United States
Attorney for New Hampshire from 1976 through 1981. When they left the
U.S. Attorney’s Office, they went into private practice together.
Their background in criminal prosecution formed the cornerstone of their
criminal defense team in private practice.

New Hampshire & Maine Theft Crime Lawyer

Strong Defense for Theft Offenses

Our criminal defense team regularly defends theft offenses in New Hampshire
& Maine. New Hampshire & Maine have been no stranger to breaches
of trust when public officials and private employees are accused of stealing.
Sadly, our state has also seen an apparent increase in home invasions
as well as convenience and drug store robberies. When such allegations
surface, our criminal defense team stands ready to assist. Understanding
theft means looking beyond the allegation and into the circumstances surrounding
it. Regularly, drug abuse, gambling addition, job loss and/or a failing
relationship or marriage can create financial catastrophe and, too often,
a theft occurs set against this backdrop.

A good criminal lawyer not only defends the offense, but can assess the
circumstances surrounding it, establishing a plan of action to attack
the underlying problem. Call now to get started!

In so doing, we can assist clients to demonstrate to the community, law
enforcement, the prosecutor and the court, that they are worthy of a fair
result. In other instances, our clients are wrongly charged with theft
and our attorneys are positioned to dig in, develop defenses and prepare
for trial. Defending theft cases, may require the use of forensic accountants
to make sure to locate holes in the State's case. Depending on the
circumstances of a case and/or the value of missing property, a theft
offense may range from a felony to a misdemeanor, include substantial
stand committed jail and prison sentences, involve difficult restitution
issues and result in high fines. New Hampshire theft offenses include
theft by unauthorized taking, theft by deception, theft of services and
theft by misapplication or property as well as crimes such as shoplifting
or willful concealment, robbery and
burglary.

In our experience, a home invasion or store robbery are dealt with harshly
because they involve the invasions of a home or business and are viewed
as enormously disruptive to victims. For example, robbery and burglary
are felonies because they are considered so personal, involving either
invasion of a person's home or other occupied building, or the theft
of property from another's person. These crimes include exposure to
lengthy jail or prison sentences and fines of up to $4,000. Convictions
to such offenses have an enormous impact on a person's criminal record,
often resulting in a lack of trust by future employers, friends and family
members. That is why any individual who has been charged with a theft
crime should hire a New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer right away.

Where to Find a New Hampshire Criminal Attorney

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. is a top-notch defense firm serving all of New
Hampshire. Our growing legal team will work together on your case to ensure
that you receive the strongest defense and most effective representation
available. Our firm strives to have the best criminal defense attorneys
in New Hampshire. Over the past 30 years, our firm has obtained numerous
awards and other forms of recognition for its success, including high
ratings on Avvo and inclusion in
The Best Lawyers in America®. If you are in need of defense for your theft crime charges, our firm
is here for you!

Contact our offices today to set up a consultation appointment with a skilled attorney. Our
criminal lawyers support each client throughout their difficult criminal
process and fight vigorously until the very end. We will never stop building
your defense until we achieve the best possible outcome.

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Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.